Special Education and Teaching at Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Western Kentucky University graduates in special education and teaching earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Kentucky University Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 177 colleges reporting special education and teaching earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $83,932 | $79,886 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $74,535 | $70,642 | #2 | $61,474 |
| 3 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $74,079 | $70,508 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $72,067 | $63,252 | #11 | — |
| 5 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $71,781 | $68,321 | #4 | — |
| 6 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $66,767 | $58,600 | #28 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $66,377 | $63,177 | #12 | $49,413 |
| 8 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $64,827 | $65,930 | #7 | $50,698 |
| 9 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $64,780 | $59,584 | #25 | $52,912 |
| 10 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $64,201 | $66,633 | #6 | $53,159 |
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| 165 | Bluffton University Bluffton, OH | $41,602 | $44,396 | #161 | — |
| 166 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $41,163 | $44,135 | #163 | $37,450 |
| 167 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $40,846 | $43,796 | #165 | $38,250 |
| 168 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $40,705 | $46,090 | #154 | $38,807 |
| 169 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $39,777 | $45,040 | #156 | $36,999 |
| 170 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $39,569 | $42,426 | #168 | $36,365 |
| 171 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $39,497 | $42,149 | #169 | $35,220 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at Western Kentucky University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,743 | $51,391 | $21,593 |
Other Majors at Western Kentucky University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Kentucky University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,807 one year after graduating and $40,705 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Kentucky University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Western Kentucky University ranks #168 by median pay four years after graduation, and #154 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Western Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.